From rear-ends, to slip-and-falls, to “he doesn’t bite” but somehow you were bitten and then airlifted for rabies shots: here are the personal injury case types that get all of the attention (and billboards).
1- The Car Crash Main Character 🚗💥
No one is more beloved by PI lawyers, no matter what they say. These cases get the VIP treatment, the plush waiting room, and maybe even an Uber Black home after your deposition. You say “rear-ended,” and the intake specialist’s eyes light up.
2- The Slip-and-Fall Scene Stealer 💦🦶
Never sexy, but always effective: slip-and-falls are the commercial liability cases that keep the lights on. It’s not quite as glamorous as a car accident, but when you land a good one (bonus points if there is more than one policy at play), it’s all eyes on you. Expect debates about who spilled the water, CCTV reviews, and never-ending “were you distracted?” deposition questions.
3- The Workers’ Comp Workhorse 🏢🤕
You’re always there, clocking in. Not the most exciting, but if you love steady paychecks and long, slow cases with just a hint of paperwork-induced madness, this is the one. The payout may not be flashy, but the storylines are reliable.
4- The Dog Bite Drama Queen 🐕🦺😱
Bitten at the neighbor’s “not aggressive, just excited” pit bull’s birthday party? Welcome to a world of quarantine reports, vaccination records, and emotionally fraught mediation. Bonus points if you’re also suing a condo board.
5- The Product Liability Plot Twist 🍟🧃
You thought that air fryer was supposed to be idiot-proof. These cases are expensive and involve multiple experts, but if you survive discovery, you may get a class action check that can help you with the down payment for a Kia.
6- The Medical Malpractice Mystery 🩺🕵🏽♀️
These are almost always about doctors who won’t admit they’re wrong (shocker), expert witnesses who charge more per hour than your mortgage, and emotional damage so deep it’s practically Oscar-bait.
7- The Food Poisoning Cameo 🍔🤢
You sue for E. coli, win enough for an Instacart splurge, and learn that the only thing more toxic than undercooked chicken is the defense attorney’s attitude.
8- The Assault (or “Intentional Tort”) Wild Card 🥊👀
Not all injuries are “accidents.” If you’re here, you’ve got a story to tell, a police report to match and the drama is unbeatable (the pun stays).
Pro Tip:
The more random and complicated your case, the more you’ll hear, “You know, you might have something here…” Translation: they’ll call you back if it’s a slow month.